A “Sweet Spot” for Stargazers in Mid-September “We’re in a stargazer’s sweet spot,” writes Mark Laurin, an astronomy guide known as “Astro Mark.” “The September sky is full of magic… the night air is still comfortable but with a mere hint of wispy chill” aspentimes.com. Indeed, the nights of September 12–13, 2025 promise a cornucopia…
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Total “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7 The headline event is undoubtedly Sunday’s total lunar eclipse, whimsically nicknamed a “Blood Moon” for the eerie red color the Moon takes on. On the night of September 7–8, Earth will slide directly between the Sun and the full Moon, casting our planet’s shadow across the Moon’s…
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Key Facts Auroras Incoming: Solar Storm on September 1–2 The biggest excitement for this weekend’s skywatchers is the aurora alert triggered by an Earth-directed solar eruption. On Aug 30, a small sunspot (NOAA AR 4204, part of larger region 4199) surprised forecasters by erupting with a long-duration M2.7-class solar flare spaceweather.com. Though moderate in X-ray…
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Moonless “Black Moon” Nights & Meteor Sightings Late August 2025 offers especially dark nights for skywatchers. The new moon on August 23 was the third new moon in a season with four (an event sometimes nicknamed a “Black Moon”) space.com. This means no bright moonlight to outshine the stars on August 27–28. In fact, the…
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The night sky on August 21–22, 2025 is shaping up to be a cosmic extravaganza filled with eye-catching celestial events. From the lingering Perseid meteors streaking across moonless skies to a “planet parade” at dawn featuring multiple planets, there’s plenty for skywatchers to enjoy. Even the Northern Lights might make a subtle appearance for some…
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If you love gazing at the night sky, the weekend of August 17–18, 2025, is brimming with celestial delights. While no eclipses occur on these dates, skywatchers around the globe can enjoy a mix of meteor showers, planetary alignments, lunar close encounters, and even a potential aurora. Here’s an in-depth look at what to expect…
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Meteor Showers: Early Perseids Sparkle in Summer Skies One of the most anticipated celestial highlights of August is the Perseid meteor shower, known for “bright blue meteors — and lots of them,” as astronomer Don Pollacco describes ts2.tech. The Perseids are active from mid-July to late August and typically peak around August 11–13 with up…
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Consumer Electronics August 3, 2025 – Nintendo Hikes Switch Prices Amid Tariff Pressures Nintendo raises console prices in the US: Nintendo quietly increased the price of its original Switch console from $299.99 to $339.99 – the first such hike since the Switch’s 2017 launch theverge.com. The Switch OLED and Switch Lite models jumped by $50…
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Skywatchers, get ready! The nights of August 3 and 4, 2025 are packed with celestial spectacles – from meteors streaking through summer skies, to a potential aurora glow on the horizon, to a rare planetary meetup and a near-full “Sturgeon Moon.” Here’s your complete guide (with expert insights) to what to watch for and why…
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Satellite Technology Events & Developments (2025–2026) This report surveys major satellite-related events and milestones in 2025–2026 worldwide. We cover conferences/expos/symposia, launch schedules for key missions, policy/regulatory meetings, and technological developments in both commercial and governmental sectors. Events span all regions and sectors (civil and military). Citations indicate official sources or news announcements. Major Conferences and…
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